Irving ISD Board Action - January 8, 2007

Board of Trustees

Randy Stipes, President
Michael Hill, Vice President
Ken Murray, Secretary

Barbara Cardwell	Valerie Jones
Jerry Christian	Nita Patrick

January 8, 2007

Trustees Recognized for Service

Students and staff honored Irving ISD trustees with a book, calendar and stainless steel mug in keeping with the statewide observance of School Board Recognition Month. Students representing all seven middle schools – Austin, Bowie, Crockett, de Zavala, Houston, Lamar and Travis – stated the duties of the Board of Trustees and thanked the board members for their service to the community.

Irving ISD trustees are:

	Randy Stipes, president, seven years of service
	Michael Hill, vice president, five years of service
	Ken Murray, secretary, three years of service
	Barbara Cardwell, 20 years of service
	Jerry Christian, three years of service
	Valerie Jones, one year of service
	Nita Patrick, three years of service

Sophia Chavez, eighth grade student at Lamar Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Board of Trustees President Randy Stipes in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

Ernest Favors, eighth grade student at Houston Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Trustee Barbara Cardwell in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

Sergio Gonzalez, eighth grade student at Crockett Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Trustee Jerry Christian in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

Brian Dyer, eighth grade student at Bowie Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Board of Trustees Vice President Michael Hill in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

Jessica Torres, eighth grade student at Austin Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Trustee Valerie Jones in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

Haley Manson, eighth grade student at de Zavala Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Trustee Nita Patrick in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

Zirwa Baseer, eighth grade student at Travis Middle School, presented a book, calendar and stainless steel mug to Board of Trustees Secretary Ken Murray in honor of School Board Recognition Month in January.

In Other Business, Trustees:

	Discussed options for 2007-2008 school calendar.
	Discussed Dallas Central Appraisal District’s request for an IISD board resolution on sales disclosures. The resolution would support legislation that would require mandatory real property sales disclosure.
	Received a presentation on District AEIS Report and held public hearing.
	Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, December 11, 2006.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-42 approving renewal of the master consulting services agreement and statements of work with the Gallup Organization for consulting services (TeacherInsight and PrincipalInsight) in the amount of $28,067 for TeacherInsight and $6,150 for PrincipalInsight to be paid by Title II federal funds. Both are online interview tools used during the hiring process.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-43 approving an interlocal agreement with Dallas County Schools for technology services through DeepNines Inc. in the amount of $13,560 per year for three years. The services provide threat management capabilities for the IISD network.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-44 approving a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and Irving ISD. The agreement will facilitate the development of a coordinated approach for successful employment outcomes for students with significant disabilities who will be graduating or leaving high school.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-45 accepting bid for physics lab equipment from Vernier Software & Technology in the amount of $26,091 to be paid out of bond funds.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-50 selecting competitive sealed proposals as the method of procurement for installation of tennis court lighting at MacArthur.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-46 for final payment application and closeout documentation for Lamar Renovations Bond Construction Project.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-47 final payment application and closeout documentation for Austin Renovations Bond Construction Project.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-48 authorizing purchase of Early College Program from sole-source vendor Early College in the amount of $91,872. The dual credit program was successfully piloted at the Academy and will be expanded to the other three high schools.

Board Calendar January 2007
22	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
February 2007
5	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
19	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
March 2007
1	ICE Awards MacArthur High School, 7 p.m.
5	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
5-9	Texas Public Schools Week OPEN HOUSE
April 2007
2	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
16	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
May 2007
3	Employee Service Awards Banquet Travis Middle School, 7 p.m.
7	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
17	Retirees' Banquet DFW Marriott Hotel
21	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.

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